Smackdown news, producers, backstage info (Patreon)

• Prior to Paul Heyman's mentions, the new group from WWE Raw had not been named or referred to as "The Wyatts."

• As of this week, there was no firm date set for the DIY vs. A-Town Down Under match.

• Austin Theory woke up with swelling on his face and was unable to be on the show.

• WWE sources that we spoke to said that they considered Friday one of the biggest Smackdowns since WrestleMania this year.

• Heyman, Bloodline and Cody weren't listed on abbreviated rundowns, but their involvement was not a secret throughout the day.

• Other NXT talent have been discussed to appear on WWE Speed

• The CM Punk-Drew McIntyre shot was one WWE rehearsed and planned meticulously

• Anderson and Gallows weren't listed as "The OC" internally, rather as their ring names.

Producers

• CM Punk, Paul Heyman, Bloodline, Cody Rhodes promo: Jamie Noble

• Bianca Belair vs. Michin vs. Chelsea Green: Jason Jordan & Molly Holly

• Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens vs. Carmelo Hayes: Jamie Noble

• LA Knight and Logan Paul face to face: Shane Helms

• Kevin Owens vs. Grayson Waller vs. Andrade: Shawn Daivari

• Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa: Michael Hayes

Others

Dark Match: Street Profits vs. Good Brothers: Shane Helms

Dark Match: Braun Strowman vs. Ludwig Kaiser

WWE Speed: Akira Tozawa vs. Nathan Frazer